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Treadmills & ellipticals: indoor exercise.(Health & Fitness Special Section)(exercise equipments)
When you're paying $400 to $3,500 for a treadmill or elliptical exercise machine, it's reasonable to expect it to work properly. The disappointing news from our tests is that a number of machines had problems, from annoying "clunking" sounds to mechanical failures that seriously affected performance.
The good news is that we found several CR Best Buys among the 22 treadmills and 10 elliptical exercisers we rated, many with features designed to keep you sticking with your exercise routine. Our findings also suggest that you get what you pay for, especially if you work out frequently.
Both types of machines offer the convenience of not having to plan your ...
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